There is an inverse relationship between reliance on the state and self-reliance.

Quote by William F Buckley Jr

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I would like to electrocute everyone who uses the word fair in connection with income...

I would like to electrocute everyone who uses the word fair in connection with income...

A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling 'Stop!'

A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling 'Stop!'

All adventure is now reactionary.

All adventure is now reactionary.

I'd rather entrust the government of the United States to the first 400 people listed...

I'd rather entrust the government of the United States to the first 400 people listed...

Some of my instincts are reprehensible.

Some of my instincts are reprehensible.

The majority of the senior class of Vassar does not desire my company and I...

The majority of the senior class of Vassar does not desire my company and I...

Scientists are people who build the Brooklyn Bridge and then buy it.

Scientists are people who build the Brooklyn Bridge and then buy it.

Even if one takes every reefer madness allegation of the prohibitionists at face value, marijuana...

Even if one takes every reefer madness allegation of the prohibitionists at face value, marijuana...

I profoundly believe it takes a lot of practice to become a moral slob.

I profoundly believe it takes a lot of practice to become a moral slob.

The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.

The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.

We love your adherence to democratic principles.

We love your adherence to democratic principles.

Back in the thirties we were told we must collectivize the nation because the people...

Back in the thirties we were told we must collectivize the nation because the people...

Truth is a demure lady, much too ladylike to knock you on your head and...

Truth is a demure lady, much too ladylike to knock you on your head and...

The more complicated and powerful the job, the more rudimentary the preparation for it.

The more complicated and powerful the job, the more rudimentary the preparation for it.

It is not a sign of arrogance for the king to rule. That is what...

It is not a sign of arrogance for the king to rule. That is what...

Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the costs become prohibitive.

Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the costs become prohibitive.

Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the costs become prohibitive.

Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the costs become prohibitive.

It had all the earmarks of a CIA operation; the bomb killed everybody in the...

It had all the earmarks of a CIA operation; the bomb killed everybody in the...

We love your adherence to democratic principles.

We love your adherence to democratic principles.

To buy very good wine nowadays requires only money. To serve it to your guests...

To buy very good wine nowadays requires only money. To serve it to your guests...